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Pahayag ng YACAP hinggil sa SONA ni Marcos Jr. at sa nakaraang bagyong Carina (Gaemi) na nakaapekto sa mga kalupaan ng Luzon

Kung susuriin ang mga naging salaysay ng Pangulo sa usapin ng kalikasan, enerhiya, agrikultura, at imprastraktura, makikita na ito ay laging inaangkla sa usapin ng klima at makakalikasang mga proyekto. Ngunit, sa katotohanang lagay ng Pilipinas, tila ito ay isa lamang sa mas marami pang panlilinlang ng administrasyong Marcos Jr. sa mamamayang Pilipino. Ang SONAContinue reading “Pahayag ng YACAP hinggil sa SONA ni Marcos Jr. at sa nakaraang bagyong Carina (Gaemi) na nakaapekto sa mga kalupaan ng Luzon”

STATEMENT OF YACAP REGARDING THE RECENT OIL SPILL FROM ‘MT TERRA NOVA’ 

The Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) expresses its concern and frustration over the tragedy that happened on Thursday, where the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported a Philippine-flag vessel ‘MT Terranova’ with 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off the coastal waters of Limay, Bataan. The casualties are currently beingContinue reading “STATEMENT OF YACAP REGARDING THE RECENT OIL SPILL FROM ‘MT TERRA NOVA’ “

Donate to affected communities of Typhoon Carina

URGENT CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR TYPHOON-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES Several areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, have experienced severe flooding due to Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) combined with the intensified southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat. Metro Manila is now UNDER A STATE OF CALAMITY. Water levels in La Mesa Dam have surged, nearing the spill level due toContinue reading “Donate to affected communities of Typhoon Carina”

Atin ang West Philippine Sea!

The West Philippine Sea is part of the South China Sea which overlaps with the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), granting rights to resources like fish and minerals. China’s claim, depicted by a nine-dash line, undermines this zone and conflicts with international law, despite a Hague ruling favoring the Philippines. Though recent incidents reveal aggressiveContinue reading “Atin ang West Philippine Sea!”

YACAP NCR’s Weaving the Waves Art Exhibit

Two days after the World Environment Day this 2024, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines National Capital Regional Chapter held an art exhibit in Silingan Coffee in Quezon City with various local artists to expose the issue of reclamation.

Young Filipino Climate Activists urges UN special rapporteur to listen to voices of communities

MANDALUYONG CITY, November 7 – Earlier today, the first round of dialogues between Philippine civil society and Ian Fry, the first special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate, took place in the UN House. Groups including Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, the Fridays for Future ofContinue reading “Young Filipino Climate Activists urges UN special rapporteur to listen to voices of communities”

Call for Donations for Communities Affected by Recent Oil Spill in Mindoro, Philippines

The fossil fuel industry is killing the environment and the people. Last February 28, an oil tanker of MT Princess-Empress containing 800,000 liters of oil sank in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. As of March 10, at least 13,000 fisherfolk families have been affected by the oil spill. As the oil spill is left inadequately addressed, itContinue reading “Call for Donations for Communities Affected by Recent Oil Spill in Mindoro, Philippines”

Severe Tropical Storm Paeng

Another massive storm has struck the Philippines. As of October 29, 11:30 AM, Tropical Storm Paeng reached its severity as it flooded multiple regions in the Philippines, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao, killing around 70 people. The Philippines is at risk of the highest storm level, nearing the typhoon category. As we demand climate justice,Continue reading “Severe Tropical Storm Paeng”